"Hah… I sure could use some rest. I think we all can. Can't we do this in the morning?"
The heiress had done many more things that were not expected of her throughout the evening. Notably, the fact that she took on the role of serving second plates, bowls, and refreshing everyone's drinks while still tending to the child with one arm. Partly on a whim to show off a little humility and thankfulness, but mostly because she knew it troubled the staff. To watch her take their roles while still appearing thankful to *them*.
"Don't deflect, dear. We need to have these discussions."
"I know, but I wanted to watch Qat out there seeing her brothers spar. I can feel it from here, but it's not the same!"
"Sit, Elua er Goltbred."
"Yes, ma'am."
